Job market stories

Australian project managers among world's highest earners, says PMI study
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singapore
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Australian project managers among the world's top earners with average salaries of US$103,789, reveals PMI study.

Code Institute calls for increased skills bootcamp funding
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ai
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investment
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risk
Code Institute CEO, Jim Cassidy, calls for increased funding for skills bootcamps to address job market changes amid AI rise.

Compuware expands production with new Malaysian facility
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servers
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malaysia
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investment
Compuware Technology Inc. expands production capabilities with a new high-tech facility in Malaysia, set to create over 4,000 jobs.

Economic pressures hit largest NZ businesses hardest, BELR report reveals
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compliance
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public sector
New Zealand's largest businesses are feeling the brunt of economic pressures, with double the redundancy rate of SMEs, says BELR.

Fortinet & NAB host Cyber Codefest in Melbourne to bolster cybersecurity skills
Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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microsoft
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cybersecurity
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swinburne university of technology
Fortinet and NAB host second annual Cyber Codefest in Melbourne, aiming to narrow the cybersecurity skills gap.

Short courses on the rise as essential career tools
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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careers
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job
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workforce
A study has found that Australian workers consider short skill-upgrade courses crucial for job security and wage growth.

Tech industry's skills gap & bias towards top universities limiting diversity
Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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report
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generation z
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higher education
A 'Diversity in Tech' report indicates a skills gap and bias towards top universities limits tech industry diversity.

Tech Job Market in Australia Scaling Up Despite Mass Layoff
Wed, 21st Jun 2023
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saas
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it training
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digital technology
Despite the initial gloom, it seems that many of those who found themselves out of work at the beginning of the year are already in new jobs.

NZ tech firms cautious on hiring in face of mass layoffs overseas
Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
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microsoft
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nz
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recession
Tech companies in New Zealand taking cautious hiring approach amid economic uncertainty, in contrast to overseas job cuts.

Economic development agency launches new app to pair employers with talent
Mon, 14th Feb 2022
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apps
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skills shortage
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employment
Whanganui introduces Talent Connect, a matchmaking app for businesses and professionals, aimed at boosting the local job market.